774 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 65.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Knowsley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Knowsley currently has 774 registered food businesses. Of these, 677 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | L34 5NQ | 0 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Gentwood Convenience Store | L36 2QB | 1 | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Halewood News | L26 0TE | 1 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Kens Oriental Supper Bar | L35 3QW | 1 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Kingsway Supper Bar | L36 2QB | 1 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Kirkby Golf Club | L32 4SS | 1 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Manchester Road Supper Bar | L34 5UD | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Miami Pizza | L36 3RF | 1 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Natures Approach | L36 8BJ | 1 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Olives Café | L14 0LX | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Page Moss News & Booze | L36 3RF | 1 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Panamia | L35 3RE | 1 | Nov 08, 2023 |
| Premier Swanside | L14 7QH | 1 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| PRM News & Wine | L14 5NT | 1 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Shere Khan Xprescot | L34 5SB | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
There are currently 446 food businesses in Knowsley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Knowsley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.